We’re proud to share the winners of our most recent Transit Excellence Award, honoring operators who exemplify our core values. Nominated by their fellow employees, our winners for January are: -Conor Polk, Demand Response Operator of the Month -Dexter Danielson, Fixed Route Operator of the Month

Headways with C-TRAN is back! This month, we’re joined by the man behind the C-TRAN brand—Planning, Projects & Design Administrator Dean Horn. He sits down with Eric and Tim to chat about some of the projects he’s brought to life visually over the past 27 years, including C-TRAN’s beloved bus wraps.

Today is Transit Equity Day, honoring the life and legacy of Rosa Parks. To celebrate, we're joining TriMet and Portland Streetcar to offer free service across our entire system. The Montgomery Bus Boycott, which resulted from Parks’ arrest, played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement.

Please help us in congratulating Coach Operator Perise on a remarkable 30-year career at C-TRAN. We thank her for her service and wish her the very best in her retirement!

Did you hear the news? If not, this is your sign to join C-TRAN’s updated subscription email and text alert service! You can opt in to receive general C-TRAN news as well as C-VAN, Shopping Shuttle, and C-TRAN Citizens Advisory Committee updates. Sign up today at www.c-tran.com/contact-us/r....

ICYMI: Are you prepared to travel in winter weather? C-TRAN is. While we have plans and procedures in place as an agency to help navigate nasty road conditions, there are things we can all do to prepare for snow and ice. Read our latest blog post for tips: www.c-tran.com/about-c-tran....

In honor of Transit Equity Day, on Wednesday, February 4, C-TRAN is partnering with TriMet and Portland Streetcar to offer free fares across all of our services in recognition of Rosa Parks’ birthday. For more information, visit www.c-tran.com/about-c-tran....

The first steel shelter for The Vine on Highway 99 has been installed at NE 139th Street and 23rd Avenue—only 31 to go! Construction is officially in full swing, with work underway at multiple sites. www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6EJ...

Planning trips on C-TRAN’s website is easier than ever! We’ve added a new trip planning tool powered by Transit, the makers of C-TRAN’s official mobile trip planning app. Whether you’re mapping out your ride in your web browser or on your phone, Transit will help get you where you need to go.

Are you prepared to travel in winter weather? C-TRAN is. While we have plans and procedures in place to help navigate nasty road conditions, there are things we can all do as passengers to prepare for the challenges snow and ice bring. Check out our blog for tips: www.c-tran.com/about-c-tran...

C-TRAN recently updated its subscription email and text alert service. If you signed up previously, you will need to resubscribe by January 16 to stay on our mailing list.

We have a winner! Congratulations to Vitória, who has won a free C-TRAN monthly pass for participating in our New Year’s Eve Ride. Snap. WIN! photo contest. Huge thank you to Vitória and everyone else who made safety part of their NYE plans by riding C-TRAN.

We’re proud to share the winners of our most recent Transit Excellence Award, honoring operators and supervisors who exemplify our core values and promote operational excellence.

ICYMI: Select fare changes went into effect January 1, 2026, as part of C-TRAN’s gradual fare restoration. Affected fares include: Local single rides, Regional single rides and day passes, and Express single rides, day passes, and monthly passes.

If you’re going out tonight to celebrate New Year’s Eve, travel like a safety rockstar and ride C-TRAN! We’re providing FREE service after 6 p.m. and extended service on select routes thanks to ilani, People’s Community Credit Union, Port of Vancouver, and @southwest.wsdot.wa.gov.

Heads up: C-TRAN routes will be on Sunday/Holiday schedules on New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1. C-TRAN administration and Customer Service Office sales windows will be closed. Our Call Center will be open from 5:15 a.m. to 7 p.m.

2025 is coming to a close, and we’re looking back with fond memories as we prepare to welcome 2026. From expanded service, community events, breaking ground on our third bus rapid transit line, and more, it was a year of exciting momentum. youtu.be/QL8eZkSl_uU

This New Year’s Eve, ride C-TRAN to your celebration and help put safety at the top of the charts!

Heads up: All C-TRAN routes will be on Sunday/Holiday schedules for Christmas Day on Thursday, December 25. C-TRAN administration and Customer Service Office sales windows will be closed. Our Call Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Details: www.c-tran.com/about-c-tran....

In January 2026, C-TRAN will adjust schedules on the Shopping Shuttle and Routes 12, 60, 65 and The Vine on Mill Plain. All other routes will remain unchanged.

Reflecting on 2025. ✨ 🚌

‘Tis the season to wrap up your holiday shopping! Clark County is home to an array of wonderful small businesses with gifts for everyone on your list. When you shop local, the perfect present is only a bus ride away. Check out a few of our favorite shops at www.c-tran.com/about-c-tran....

A new episode of Headways with C-TRAN just dropped! This month, C-TRAN’s Chief Maintenance Officer Tim Shellenberger joins Eric and Tim to chat about the evolution of the fleet during his nearly thirty-year tenure, and the agency’s zero-emission future.

We’re proud to share the winners of our most recent Transit Excellence Award, honoring operators who exemplify our core values. Nominated by their coworkers, our award recipients for November are: -Jerry Taylor, Demand Response Operator of the Month -Rudy Felix, Fixed Route Operator of the Month

Staying safe this New Year’s Eve and letting C-TRAN do the driving? We like the sound of that!

For the second year in a row, C-TRAN has won FIRST PLACE in @transit.app's Riders Choice Awards Best Bus Operators category! Congrats to our incredible operators on this well-deserved achievement. To drive home how exciting this win is, feedback from over 168,000 riders determined the rankings.

UPDATE: The Customer Service Office at Mill Plain Transit Center is closed again today, December 5. Customer Service Offices at Vancouver Mall Transit Center and the C-TRAN Administration building are open, and hours are available at www.c-tran.com/contact-us/c....

Heads up: The Customer Service Office at Mill Plain Transit Center is closed today, December 4. Customer Service Offices at Vancouver Mall Transit Center and the C-TRAN Administration building are open, and hours are available at www.c-tran.com/contact-us/c....

Happy Thanksgiving, all! C-TRAN is grateful to be part of the wonderful community here in Clark County, and wishes you and your loved ones a happy holiday. Routes are running on Sunday/Holiday schedules today, and will return to regular schedules tomorrow, Friday, November 28.

Next week, construction for The Vine on Highway 99 begins at two station locations at NE 139th Street. Construction is expected to take place over the next two years in phases along the project corridor, including upgrades to transform Salmon Creek Park & Ride to Salmon Creek Transit Center.

Heads up: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, next Thursday, November 27, C-TRAN buses will operate on their Sunday/Holiday schedules. C-TRAN admin offices and Customer Service sales windows will be closed. Our Call Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Details: www.c-tran.com/about-c-tran....

If you’re a C-TRAN rider and you haven’t taken our Fall 2025 Rider Survey, we want to hear from you! Let us know what we’re doing well, and what we can improve on. To make your voice heard, answer a few brief questions at www.c-tran.com/fall-survey.

It’s with great sadness that we share the news of the unexpected passing of C-TRAN Board Chair, Molly Coston. Molly, a dedicated public servant, was an invaluable member of the C-TRAN board over the past eight years.

Effective today, November 17, C-TRAN has expanded its Honored fare program to include income as part of the eligibility criteria. Previously, low-income passengers could purchase a $31 Reduced monthly pass with proof of eligibility.

Today, November 13, is National Transit Career Day! Recently, C-TRAN employees from Customer Service, Fixed-Route Operations, Procurement, Finance, Inventory, and Planning shadowed one another, learning more about the work they do and how it impacts the bigger picture at the agency.

On this Veterans Day, we thank those who have served in our Armed Forces. To our C-TRAN employees and community members who are Veterans, we salute you. Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

Heads up: C-TRAN routes will operate on regular schedules on Veterans Day, 11/11. C-TRAN admin and Customer Service offices will be closed. The Call Center will be open from 5:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. Routes 25, 31, 32, and The Vine on Mill Plain will be on detour. Info: www.c-tran.com/about-c-tran....

We’re proud to share the winners of our most recent Transit Excellence Award, honoring operators who exemplify our core values. Nominated by their fellow employees, our recipients for October are: -Candice Reeve, Demand Response Operator of the Month -Joe Ticknor, Fixed Route Operator of the Month

The C-TRAN Maintenance team’s latest project is coming to a screen near you! Recently, Matt Wiley, Assistant Manager of Transit Vehicle Electronics, spearheaded an initiative to repurpose infrequently used digital displays that some newer buses come equipped with.

Tomorrow, November 4, is Election Day. If you haven’t already turned in your ballot, you can drop it at one of 22 drop box locations in Clark County by 8 p.m. on November 4. You can also mail your ballot via USPS, or drop it off in person at the Elections Office at 1408 Franklin Street.

Happy Halloween! We hope everyone has a safe and spooky evening. 🎃 🚌 🦖

#tbt to our haunted bus serving up scares and smiles last Halloween. If you’re looking for a family-friendly Halloween event to attend, we’ll be at the Battle Ground Boo Bash tomorrow from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. with a spooktacularly decked-out bus and treats—no tricks.

Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 2, and the days are getting shorter and darker. Stay safe and plan ahead for your ride by wearing reflective clothing. Using a flashlight to point at the ground as your bus approaches is another great way to make yourself more visible to drivers.

ICYMI: C-TRAN passengers, we want to hear from you! Take our Fall 2025 C-TRAN Rider Survey and let us know what we’re doing well and what we can improve on. To make your voice heard, answer a few brief questions at www.c-tran.com/fall-survey.

Something spooky is coming! We’ll be at the Battle Ground Boo Bash at the Battle Ground Event Center on Friday, October 31, from 3-6 p.m. Stop by to check out our haunted bus and grab a treat—if you dare! This free, family-friendly event is accessible by Route 7 and The Current in Battle Ground.

Battle Ground: The Current has arrived! Last month, C-TRAN’s on-demand rideshare service added a new service zone, mirroring Battle Ground city limits and operating alongside Route 7 to improve system access. Rides are available seven days a week, and can be scheduled online or by phone.

Calling all C-TRAN passengers—we want to hear from you! Take our Fall 2025 C-TRAN Rider Survey and let us know what we’re doing well and what we can improve on. To make your voice heard, answer a few brief questions at www.c-tran.com/fall-survey.

ICYMI: Earlier this year, C-TRAN launched a partnership with Aira to offer free visual interpretation services for our blind and low-vision passengers. Aira provides on-demand, remote visual interpreting, and can be used for free by passengers calling for navigation on any C-TRAN routes or services.

ICYMI: Last month, C-TRAN launched its new Route 12, which travels between Vancouver Mall Transit Center and Fisher’s Landing Transit Center and serves segments of 112th Avenue and Chkalov Drive. Hop aboard for a virtual ride and see where we can take you! www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJLT...

Heads up: Multiple routes will be on detour in downtown Vancouver on Sunday, October 12, during the Girlfriends Run. Routes 25, 30, 31/32, 60, 71, The Vine on Fourth Plain, and The Vine on Mill Plain will be on detour. Route 6 may experience delays.